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Nov 25, 2014
I like this song. It sounds great and is truly soul-stirring. But I've been trying for some time to find out what the words mean. Is there a Biblical reference to Angels changing or signing one's name? One person said the song is a Negro Spiritual; and that it is saying that although the slaves were stripped of their identities, the Angels already knew who they were. That may be what the song means, but I doubt it. Was it a spiritual handed down from slavery times? I doubt that also, but with all respect. To me the words seem to speak of a spiritual conversion, but I would appreciate any insight anyone else could share. Who wrote the song, and when? Anybody know?